The Church: Its Faith and Unity
2004 Annual Conference
North American Academy of Ecumenists

September 24 - 26, 2004
Columbus Airport Marriott
1375 North Cassady Avenue
Columbus, Ohio

Publicity brochures

• A brochure with conference agenda and registration form is now available.
• The 2004 conference agenda is also available below.
• An e-flyer has been provided by the Columbus Airport Marriott with further information about the amenities.

The conference facilities:

• Columbus Airport Marriott
  1375 North Cassady Avenue
  Columbus, Ohio 43219
• Conference rate: $85 (+11% tax)/night/double.
• Phone: (800) 228-9290, ask for the NAAE Meeting Rate.
• The Columbus Airport Marriott accepts online reservations. Please click here to make a reservation. Online reservations use an encrypted transmission to ensure security of credit card data.
• Reservations must be made by September 3 to receive the group rate. Obviously, it will be economical to room with a colleague / friend.

Travel arrangements:

• Transportation to and from the airport is provided by the hotel.
• Driving directions are available from various internet map services.

Registration (2004 only):

Registration for the conference can be completed online, including payment by credit card. This is the first year that we are using this new system. Please provide us with feedback regarding the ease or difficulty of registration.

To register, please click here. Registration services provided by Sporg.com use encrypted transmissions to ensure the security of your credit card payment.

The NAAE online Registration page also provides an opportunity to renew annual memberships. Membership includes a subscription to the Journal of Ecumenical Studies.

Registration fees:

All fees are in US dollars.

Lodging is additional, and requires separate reservation with the hotel (see above).

Membership in the Academy is also additional. Membership is for a calendar year (January to December) and includes a subscription to the Journal of Ecumenical Studies. Membership can be completed with the registration. See the NAAE membership page for further details.

Before August 1, 2004:

• $120 Full Conference (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
  • All conference events
  • Meals, Reception & Banquet

After August 1, 2003:

• $140 Full conference (same as above)

Walk-in:

• $50 Friday
  • Friday events only
  • Dinner, Keynote presentation and Reception
• $75 Saturday
  • Saturday events only
  • Meals, Conference events, Banquet
• Friday Church Tour of Columbus
  • additional fee $20 USD

Student & Fixed Income rates:
Student & Special membership is for students in an accredited degree program, retirees, and those with fixed-incomes.

• $100 Full Conference (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
  • All conference events
  • Meals, Reception & Banquet

Student Scholarships:

A limited fund in memory of the distinguished ecumenical work of William Jerry Boney is available to support the travel of students to this conference. A letter of nomination from an NAAE member, as well as a letter of application from the student should be sent to the NAAE President, the Rev. Dr. William Peterson, before July 1, 2004.

Agenda

Friday September 24

• 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration
• 1:00 pm Tour of Greater Columbus Theological Consortium (optional)
  • Methodist Theological School in Ohio, Delaware
  • Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus
  • Trinity Lutheran
  • Bexley Hall
• 5:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner Buffet
• 7:00 pm Welcome and Opening Worship
• 7:30 pm Keynote Presentation: "Paris, Rome, Jerusalem: An Ecumenical Travelogue"
  • Dr. George Lindbeck, Yale University
• 9:00 Reception

Saturday, September 25

• 7:30 - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast
• 9:00 am Prayer
• 9:15 am Response to Keynote & Discussion
• 10:30 am Break
• 11:00 am Panel Presentation & General Discussion: "Ecumenism & Human Sexuality: Ecclesial Considerations"
• 12:30 - 2:00 pm Lunch
  • Executive Board Meeting
• 3:00 - 4:00 pm Ecumenical Sharing & Updates
• 4:00 pm Coffee Break
• 4:30 - 5:30 pm Business meeting
• 5:45 pm Evening Prayer
• 7:30 pm Banquet

Sunday, September 26

• 7:30 - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast
• 9:00 am Panel Presentation: "Perspectives on Faith & Order"
  • led by Dr. Ann Riggs, Director, Faith and Order Commission, National Council of Churches of Christ
• 10:30 am Coffee Break
• 11:00 am Conference Liturgy, 17 Pentecost
• 12:00 noon Business meeting (if needed)
• 12:30 pm Departure
  • Executive Board meeting (all outgoing and incoming board members)